Kapil Sibal Unwell, Chief Justice Pauses Hearing, Offers Help

During a hearing on the electoral bonds issue, Chief Justice DY Chandrachud said Mr Sibal could use the Supreme Court conference room and join via video link.

The often acrimonious hearings on the electoral bonds issue saw both Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud and Solicitor General Tushar Mehta putting everything aside for a few minutes and focusing on the well-being of senior advocate Kapil Sibal, who was feeling unwell. 

On the third day of the hearings on Thursday, Mr Mehta, who was arguing for the Centre before the constitution bench headed by Justice Chandrachud paused, turned around and wondered where Mr Sibal was. Mr Mehta was told something by the team of Mr Sibal, who is appearing on behalf of the petitioners, and when Justice Chandrachud asked him what had happened, he said it was something personal and not connected to the hearing.

The hearing resumed and Mr Sibal walked into the courtroom a little later. That's when Mr Mehta told the court that Mr Sibal was not feeling well, and offered the use of his chambers to the senior advocate so that he could join the hearing through video conferencing. He said he would also ensure that tea and some snacks would be arranged for Mr Sibal.